Fla. Admin. Code R. 40E-3.051 (2026)
Exemptions
(1) The following wells are exempt from Rule 40E-3.041, F.A.C.:
(a) Existing wells exempted under Section 373.316, F.S.
(b) A well exempted under Section 373.303(7), F.S.
(c) A test hole, as defined in subsection 40E-3.021(14), F.A.C.
(d) A well classified as a Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV, or Class V Groups 2-9 intended for use as an injection well, which has received a permit under Chapter 62-528, F.A.C. Such wells are exempt from the construction standards in this chapter, provided the applicable standards of Chapter 62-528, F.A.C., are met. A well classified as a Class V Group 1 well under Chapter 62-528, F.A.C., is not exempt from Rule 40E-3.041, F.A.C.
(2) These exemptions do not relieve the applicant from obtaining permits which may be required under Chapter 40E-2 (Consumptive Use) or Chapters 40E-4 and 62-330, F.A.C. (Environmental Resource Permits).
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.303, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.316, 373.326 FS. History–New 1-1-85, Amended 3-16-05, 7-14-14, 6-8-15.
Effective: 6/8/2015.